The Boquete area has long been a favorite vacation and second home destination among Panamanians.
Now, the appeal of this mountain town, nestled in a valley at the foot of Volcan Baru has gained
international recognition. Boquete was recently recognized by the AARP’s (American Association
of Retired Persons) Modern Maturity Magazine as the 4th best place in the world to retire.

“If you love tropical lushness and don’t need big-city stimulation, this lively little community near the
Costa Rican border may be calling your name. The town’s many European and American expats
appreciate the stable political scene, the mercifully modest cost of living, the clean air, and the
outdoorsy opportunities: river rafting, tennis, and golf. Boquete is tucked into a fertile landscape
of coffee plantations and orange groves where you can escape the heat of the lowlands.”
Modern Maturity Magazine, 2001

Praise for Boquete’s natural beauty as it is described again by The Los Angeles Times:

“A budding affection for Boquete; Far from the monotony of the historic canal, this endearing and
little-known town in the cool, lush highlands boasts a wild bounty of colorful flora, fauna and scenery.”
The Los Angeles Times; 2002

Another international organization, the Sovereign Society, just recently wrote the following in
regards to Panama:

“…we recommend Panama as one of the world's leading asset protection and tax havens. Its inviting
menu for offshore investors features trusts, IBCs, world class banking and even family foundations
to manage wealth. Unlike far too many other jurisdictions, Panama stands by its iron clad financial
privacy laws, waiving them only for probable cause of criminal activity. And it does not tax foreigners
who live here or base their businesses here.”
Sovereign Society A-Letter, 2003